noun
- The metal sheet or panel that forms the floor of a vehicle, especially an automobile.
Usage: automotive; also written as 'floor pan' (two words)
Examples
- The mechanic inspected the floorpan for rust and corrosion.
- Water was leaking through a hole in the floorpan after the accident.
- The car's floorpan had to be replaced due to extensive damage.
- A reinforced floorpan helps improve the vehicle's structural integrity.
- The floorpan is typically made of stamped steel in most vehicles.